Kerala's Silent Threat: Amoebic Meningoencephalitis Outbreak Raises Alarm
The Kerala government faces criticism from the opposition UDF for not addressing the spread of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a brain fever causing fatalities. The infection, stemming from contaminated water, poses a significant health challenge. Despite government efforts, allegations of underreporting and inadequate action plans persist.
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The opposition UDF on Wednesday leveled accusations against the Kerala government, claiming it has "failed" to provide a scientific explanation for the outbreak of the potentially fatal amoebic meningoencephalitis, which has resulted in nearly 20 deaths in recent months.
This brain fever, although not communicable, is rapidly spreading across districts such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Malappuram, Thrissur, and Palakkad, the Congress-led front highlighted in the State Assembly. UDF MLA N Shamsuddin expressed concern over the Health department's struggles to manage the situation.
Critics argue that the state's handling mirrors previous health crises, such as the Nipah virus outbreak. Despite new guidelines introduced by the Health department, questions remain about the transparency of the government's response and the adequacy of its measures to tackle this health threat.
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